Category Archives: Flash Fiction

Satellite Technician by Jason Mullins   I really hated this part. I struggled to stay focused on my drill as it bored into the satellite’s skin but my eyes kept flicking to the lights of the Earth, glowing however many … Continue reading →

A Patch of Dirt in Paradise by Lee Budar-Danoff   “REMEMBER–You, as an American, owe it to yourself, and your family, and your country to know as much as you can about living through a disaster.” Survival For You And … Continue reading →

“A Serenade of Strings” by K.L. Townsend They say all it takes is a moment, an instant where time and space intersect in just the right way and at just the right angle, where a person might see the threads … Continue reading →

The Giveaway Box by M. E. Garber Like mushrooms after a rainstorm, the neighborhood sprouts tiny yard sales every summer weekend. Samantha’s never shopped one before, has never even been tempted. What would he think? Would it make him angry? … Continue reading →

“The Probable Tradesman” by Gareth D. Jones The neighbourhood was well-to-do, with detached houses and large cars. Rogerio ducked his head as he walked away from his van, hoping nobody would notice the faded paintwork and interesting selection of dents … Continue reading →

“The Specialist” by Andrew Kaye Marisol and I had exchanged nervous glances when a woman announced a “Code Stalker” over the hospital intercom. “That means faerie folk have been spotted in the building,” the post-partum nurse explained. She poked her … Continue reading →

“Via Memories” by Jeremiah Reinmiller   Dad got sick in the fall. I worried it was bad when I found out. I was right. The expected cavalcade of doctors and specialists followed. Treatments upon treatments were tried; prescriptions, one after … Continue reading →

SPACE DAD! by Brian Dolton hey dad mom told me u r going into space! that is so cool she says u r going a long way and will not be able 2 visit me 4 a wile but SPACE!!! … Continue reading →

Welcome Briefing At The Obayashi-Ragan Youth Hostel by Fran Wilde Listen carefully, kids: I’ll tell you things the other hostel folk won’t. Budget carefully. This ride isn’t forever. Don’t be afraid to go it alone. Sure, you’ll meet someone out … Continue reading →